Battle of Rijmenam (1578 AD)

Battle of Rijmenam (States-General vs Spain) took place in 1578 AD during Eighty Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1578 AD
• Date: 1578-07-31
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Eighty Years' War
• Side A: States-General
• Side B: Spain
• Commanders (A): Count of Boussu, John Norreys, François de la Noue
• Commanders (B): Juan de Austria
• Casualties: approx. 400+ dead or woundedBetween 400 and 1,000 dead or wounded
• Outcome: States-General victory
• Coordinates: 51.002°, 4.586°

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